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Louisiana Libre
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What could be a better way to celebrate Mardi Gras than with king cake and rum? A king cake-flavored soda, with hints of vanilla and cinnamon, transforms the classic Cuba Libre into a perfect Louisiana Libre Mardi Gras cocktail.

King Cake Soda?

Who knew there was such a thing as King Cake soda? I didn’t until I saw it while shopping at World Market and had to try it. By the way, it’s delicious! The flavor is much like an old-fashioned cream soda, but more cinnamon-forward. It’s worth the trip to pick up a six-pack.

What Makes A Louisiana Libre Different From A Rum & Coke or Cuba Libre?

Rum and Coke is a classic cocktail that uses only rum and coke, preferably with real sugar to complement the rum.

Cuba Libre uses regular coke, rum, and a squeeze of lime.

Our Louisiana Libre replaces the coke with King Cake soda and muddles the rum in the bottom of the glass before adding the other ingredients.

Ingredients For Lousiana Libre

  • Abita King Cake Soda (if you can’t find the Abita King Cake soda, use cream soda and add a tiny pinch of cinnamon and a drop of vanilla to cream soda)
  • White rum – I used Captain Morgan.
  • Lime

Steps To Make This Cocktail

  • Muddle a lime slice in a cocktail glass.
  • Fill the glass with ice.
  • Add the white rum and soda.
  • Stir and garnish with a slice of lime.

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Looking for an easy, yet different Mardi Gras cocktail? This take on a Cuba Libre is perfect. All you need is rum, lime, and Abita King Cake Soda.

  • Author: Millie Brinkley
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Category: Starters – Cocktails
  • Method: Stir
  • Cuisine: Southern

Ingredients

Scale

1 lime wedge

1 ounce white rum

4 ounces Abita King Cake Soda (can also use cream soda)

Lime slice, as garnish

Instructions

Muddle the lime wedge in a cocktail glass.

Add the white rum and smash the liquid into the muddled lime.

Add ice.

Pour in the Abita King Cake Soda and stir.

Garnish with a lime slice on the rim of the glass.

Enjoy

Millie Johnson

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